Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CASUAL RATE - $15/hr

Kittanning Care Center is currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to fill Casual positions in the skilled nursing facility setting. The ideal candidate will hold a current CNA certification in PA, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn. 

Responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Assisting in daily living activities for residents/patients, in accordance with established procedures and nurse directives
• Providing general care to residents of all ages, including bathing, dressing, hair care, shaves, nail trimming, dental hygiene, skin care and general personal services
• Assisting residents in keeping their personal spaces/rooms clean and organized
• Positioning, lifting and turning residents, as needed, to ensure maximum comfort and support
• Ambulating and toileting residents, as needed
• Aiding in additional procedures as requested, such as admitting, transferring, discharging, taking TPR/blood pressure, measuring/recording intake and output, collecting urine/stool specimens and administering enemas
• Assisting with daily movement and exercise routines, as instructed by physicians and/or therapists
• Assisting with the care of dying and deceased residents, and providing support to families and other residents
• Making ongoing rounds to assigned residents, and responding promptly
• Transporting residents to the dining hall, serving food trays and feeding, as needed
• Observing residents for social, emotional and physical changes, and reporting findings to nursing staff

This is an entry level position with significant growth potential. All applicants must possess current nurse aide certification or the completion of a C.N.A. training program, and have some prior resident care or related experience. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is also required, as are strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and the physical capacity to walk, stand and lift throughout the day.

EOE

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